William Kroll

Services for William Kroll, 77, of Andover will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 2nd at Zion Lutheran Church in Andover.  Pastor Jeremy Yeadon will officiate.  Inurnment will follow in the spring in Andover City Cemetery under the direction of Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton. 

Visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. 

Bill passed away December 29, 2024 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen.

William Ernest Kroll was born on October 7, 1947 in Webster to William W. and Eleanor (Widvey) Kroll.  He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Andover.  Bill attended school in Andover until his sophomore year when he transferred to Groton.  He graduated from Groton High School in 1965 and continued his education at Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN.   Bill returned to the family farm following his father’s passing.  In his early years, he enjoyed playing softball and bowling.  On October 3, 1970, he was united in marriage with Jane Klein in Andover.  Together they made their home on the farm and were blessed with five children. 

Outside of farming, Bill was active in the church, holding many offices at Zion Lutheran.  He attended many of his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and also helped with 4-H Club.   For nearly 15 years, he drove bus for the Groton School District.  Bill enjoyed attending cattle shows, riding 4-wheeler and cooking/baking.  His butterhorns, donuts and birthday cakes will be fondly remembered by many friends and family.

Celebrating his life is his wife, Jane of Andover, his children, Craig (Lisa) Kroll of Andover, Marcy (T.J.) Harder of Groton, Joel (Jessica) Kroll of Groton, Mike (Rachel) Kroll of Warner, Barb (David) Gienger of Hosmer, 10 grandchildren: Kansas, Halee, Haden, Jace, Ethan, Connor, Lincoln, Braydon, Mattea and Sophia.  Bill is also survived by his siblings, Anne (Ade) Swenson of Thompson, Iowa, Judy Kroll of Volga, Jim Kroll of Andover, Joyce (David) Priem of Fredericksburg, Texas and Donna (Kevin) Briggs of Mankato, Minnesota.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his step-father, Robert Lapham. 

In lieu of flowers or memorials, please consider donating to the Groton Baseball Softball Foundation, Concession fund or the charity of your choice.

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